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When my super-cute and always-festive friend Alice invited me to her holiday pajama party, I knew two things right away: first, I was absolutely going, and second, I needed something cozy and cute to wear — so I started browsing for a flannel pajama set from Amazon. That’s when I found these $32 colorful cat-print […]

I have a Barefoot Dreams cardigan and pullover that I live in on chilly days. They’re unbelievably soft, like wearing a cloud, but still somehow look polished enough to wear out of the house. They’ve become my go-tos for everything from writing days at home to long flights. They’re basically a cozy blanket you can […]

There’s something about the ritual of opening a tiny door each day that makes December feel even more magical. I started the tradition of beauty advent calendars years ago, when my daughters were in their early teens. We’d take turns choosing a door each morning—half the fun was in the guessing. The other half was […]

Recently, we pondered the price of shoes. But now, how about 15K for a bodysuit? Ever dreamed of slipping into Jeannie’s pink harem pants? Or perhaps twirling in Ginger Grant’s beaded gown? If so, you’ll love this month’s Heritage Auctions event. Because it’s a pop-culture fantasy come true. The classic TV costume auction showcases some […]

While we recently blogged about socks, today we turn to shoes. The other day, our Editor-in-Chief was catching up with an old friend when the conversation turned—of all things—to shoes. This friend told a story about a pair she loved so much that she wore them until the soles gave out. When they finally couldn’t […]

Last week I showed you how to start a ginger bug. I know I promised I’d have the strawberry soda ready for today’s Sweet Saturday…but as usual, I didn’t do the math. 🤦‍♀️ You give the ginger bug five days. Then, once you add the strawberry purée, it needs two more days to ferment. And […]

Google “fall fashion trends 2025” and you might feel like you just walked into Hogwarts. (And speaking of the early 2000s, we already broke down another cultural icon in our Napoleon Dynamite post — proof that the aughts are having a moment.) From bangs to beanies, these trends have a touch of magic—so naturally, we […]

Coming up with gift ideas for teen boys can feel like a puzzle. What do you get the kid who doesn’t want sweaters or self-care gifts, already has earbuds, and shrugs when you ask what’s on his wish list? We asked parents and friends for their best tried-and-true gifts for teen guys, and the answers […]

Not only are these young whippersnappers not getting off my lawn, now they’re invading my sock drawer. Fashion is a fickle mistress. Just when you get comfortable with a trend, it’s gone. Consider this article fashion’s Dear John letter to your no-show socks. That’s right: thanks to Gen Z, socks are no longer meant to […]

If you’ve been around Pretty for a while, you know I love a good cookbook sneak peek. Today’s comes from Mary Bryant Shrader of The Modern Pioneer. I worked with Mary in the past on a couple of articles for Guideposts, and she’s every bit as sweet as she seems on her popular YouTube channel, […]